If you haven’t been hiding under a rock, you have heard about the Duck Boat that collided with a sludge-hauling barge in Philadelphia. The collision was so violent that it sent 37 people overboard. Two tourists were killed and 10 injured. The smaller duck boat had to weigh anchor in an unexpected spot due to mechanical issues and a minor fire. The tugboat, and the barge it was hauling, appeared minutes after the duck boat had anchored, finding the little boat directly in its path.

The duck boat crew attempted to radio the tug, but received no response to their distress calls. Other boats in the area did hear the calls for help. Ultimately, the tug rammed into the duck boat and capsized it. Rescue crews retrieved 33 tourists and two crew members. Ten people were taken to hospital. Two passengers turned up missing; both were Hungarian residents visiting as a part of a language exchange program. A full investigation has been launched. Many questions remain unanswered, but there is one large one looming over this case; did the tug boat hear the distress calls and ignore them?

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